Avoid:<\/strong>\u00a0 Oxybenzone is a typical ingredient in chemical sunscreens and SPF chapstick.\u00a0 Do not avoid wearing sunscreen though! Chemical sunscreens rub in more easily than mineral ones, but I think it\u2019s worth the extra time to use a mineral sunscreen free of oxybenzone.\u00a0 It\u2019s safer for your health and the health of the coral reefs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Uses:\u00a0 Oxybenzone is used in sunscreens to absorb UVA rays and may also be found in hair spray, cosmetics, chapstick and nail polish. Human Risks:\u00a0 The FDA says that oxybenzone is safe.\u00a0 Environmental agencies and some health experts do not agree.\u00a0 They are finding evidence that oxybenzone can cause skin allergies and it has also …<\/p>\n
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